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This week death by suicide claimed two very famous people – fashion designer Kate Spade and TV personality and chef Anthony Bourdain.
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Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Good for Otto’ by David Rabe
The play buffets us from patient to patient, crisis to crisis, and dream sequence to real-life therapy. Artifice this skillful glows with a heightened authenticity. The glittering cast including Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Rhea Perlman, Mark Linn-Baker, and F. Murray Abraham.
Read More »Book Review: ‘All Things New,’ a Young Adult Novel by Lauren Miller
In 'All Things New' by Lauren Miller she takes us into the life of seventeen-year-old Jessa Gray. Jessa was always a great student, but then life changed in unexpected ways. Her parents split up, her mom moved on, getting remarried and having another family. Her family decided that Jessa should stay with her mom, never consulting her about her own feelings. Suddenly life has darkened, her grades have dropped and she begins having severe anxiety, barely able to leave her home.
Read More »SXSW World Premiere: Giancarlo Esposito’s ‘This Is Your Death’
The stars and director of "This Is Your Death" talk about the dark satire making its world premiere at SXSW.
Read More »Book Review: ‘In The Clearing’ A Thriller By Robert Dugoni
In The Clearing by Robert Dugoni showcases Detective Tracy Crosswhite, who is asked to look into a case from forty years previous originally investigated by her father. Can Tracy prove her fathers case, and close this cold case file?
Read More »Movie Review: Jeppe Rønde’s ‘Bridgend’
"Brigend" is a relentlessly downbeat film, and lacking a dramatically satisfying conclusion, it's a film that can be admired for its execution, even as it keeps viewers at arm's length.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Maze of Blood: A Novel’ by Marly Youmans
"Maze of Blood" by Marly Youmans is a visceral shot to the senses and a fine filament tugging at the imagination that examines the results of thwarted dreams and desires in the life of a young writer.
Read More »Music Review: bitter’s kiss – ‘bitter’s kiss’ EP
This up-and-coming New Jersey singer/songwriter has come up with eight poetic and introspective tracks.
Read More »Hollywood Fringe Fest Theater Reviews: Penny Pollak’s ‘No Traveler’ and John Patrick Shanley’s ‘Danny and the Deep Blue Sea’
An exciting avant-garde performance piece and an interesting reinterpretation of a modern classic are both making their West Coast debuts at this year's Fringe.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Killer, Come Hither’ – An Action-Filled Mystery by Louis Begley
"Killer Come Hither" takes a deep look at morality and morals. If you enjoy mystery and suspense you will want this book for your library.
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